Susan Carey Dempsey writes: “A hardy crowd of 126 plungers braved an exceptionally cold day to raise funds for the Shelter Island (N.Y.) Public Library on November 30 in what has become a popular community event. The temperature was 36, but the strong wind blowing at 17 m.p.h. made it feel like 26. Numerous entrants decided to stay in their warm cars until just before the starting horn. According to Friends of the Library Treasurer Marian Brownlie, the initial tally of funds raised was about $9,000, and she said additional donations usually come in after the event.”